Terror Charge: Uni Student On Working Visa Arrested

A university worker allegedly handed the student's notebook in to authorities, which detailed plans to target multiple "symbolic" Sydney locations.

UPDATE: After four weeks in solitary confinement at Goulburn Correctional Centre, Mohamed Nizamdeen has been released after being granted bail.

A 25-year-old Sri Lankan national has been charged with terrorism-related offences as part of an investigation conducted by the NSW Joint Counter-Terrorism Team (JCTT).

Mohamed Nizamdeen, allegedly on a student visa, was arrested yesterday in Sydney's south-east.

It is believed authorities were alerted to the man, after a university employee handed Nizamdeen's notebook into police.

It will be alleged documents containing plans to facilitate terrorism attacks were found on the university grounds.

During the counter-terrorism search, a number of electronic items were seized for further examination.

The man was taken to Maroubra Police Station and charged with collecting or making a document which is connected with preparation for, the engagement of a person in, or assistance in a terrorist act (s101.5 Criminal Code Act).

He appeared in Waverley Local Court today where he was refused bail and the matter was adjourned to October 24.